NPC Development Questions (d20 Table)
Here’s a list of questions that could be used to help flesh out an NPC. I suggest rolling 3 times on the list and answering the random question.
d20 Roll | Question |
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1 | What is a significant event from your past that shaped who you are today? |
2 | What are your greatest fears or anxieties? |
3 | What motivates you to achieve your goals? |
4 | Who are the most important people in your life? |
5 | What does a perfect day look like for you? |
6 | What core values drive your decisions and actions? |
7 | How do you react to stress and pressure? |
8 | What are your primary skills and talents? |
9 | What are your short-term and long-term goals? |
10 | How do you handle failure and setbacks? |
11 | What are your relationships like with family and friends? |
12 | How do you express your emotions? |
13 | What are some of your most notable personality quirks? |
14 | What habits do you have that might seem strange to others? |
15 | What is something you enjoy doing that others might find surprising? |
16 | How do you cope with grief and loss? |
17 | Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? |
18 | What is your current occupation or role in society? |
19 | How do you interact with strangers or new acquaintances? |
20 | If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? |
If you want more variety, try this table:
d100 Roll | Question |
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1 | What is a significant event from your past that shaped who you are today? |
2 | What are your greatest fears or anxieties? |
3 | What motivates you to achieve your goals? |
4 | Who are the most important people in your life? |
5 | What does a perfect day look like for you? |
6 | What core values drive your decisions and actions? |
7 | How do you react to stress and pressure? |
8 | What are your primary skills and talents? |
9 | What are your short-term and long-term goals? |
10 | How do you handle failure and setbacks? |
11 | What are your relationships like with family and friends? |
12 | How do you express your emotions? |
13 | What are some of your most notable personality quirks? |
14 | What habits do you have that might seem strange to others? |
15 | What is something you enjoy doing that others might find surprising? |
16 | How do you cope with grief and loss? |
17 | Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? |
18 | What is your current occupation or role in society? |
19 | How do you interact with strangers or new acquaintances? |
20 | If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? |
21 | What is your biggest regret? |
22 | How do you unwind after a long day? |
23 | What is your favorite memory? |
24 | What is your greatest achievement? |
25 | Who is your hero or role model? |
26 | What is your favorite hobby? |
27 | What is your most prized possession? |
28 | How do you handle conflict? |
29 | What is your greatest weakness? |
30 | What is your favorite place in the world? |
31 | How do you describe yourself to others? |
32 | What is your most embarrassing moment? |
33 | What is your philosophy on life? |
34 | What are you most passionate about? |
35 | What are your political views? |
36 | What is your relationship with money? |
37 | How do you handle success? |
38 | What do you think happens after death? |
39 | What is your biggest pet peeve? |
40 | What is your favorite book or movie? |
41 | What is your biggest fear? |
42 | What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? |
43 | What is your favorite food? |
44 | What is your biggest dream? |
45 | How do you spend your free time? |
46 | What do you value most in a friend? |
47 | How do you deal with difficult people? |
48 | What is your favorite quote? |
49 | What is your favorite song? |
50 | What do you think is your best quality? |
51 | What is the most challenging experience you have faced? |
52 | How do you define success? |
53 | What do you want people to remember you for? |
54 | How do you feel about taking risks? |
55 | What is your biggest insecurity? |
56 | What are you most proud of? |
57 | What is your idea of a perfect vacation? |
58 | What are your spiritual beliefs? |
59 | What do you believe is the meaning of life? |
60 | How do you handle criticism? |
61 | What is your favorite time of day? |
62 | What is your biggest secret? |
63 | What is the most important lesson you have learned? |
64 | How do you deal with change? |
65 | What is your relationship with your parents? |
66 | How do you handle disappointment? |
67 | What are your dreams for the future? |
68 | What is the best advice you have ever received? |
69 | What is the most spontaneous thing you have ever done? |
70 | How do you make decisions? |
71 | What is your favorite childhood memory? |
72 | How do you deal with stress? |
73 | What is your proudest moment? |
74 | What are you afraid of? |
75 | What do you do for fun? |
76 | What is your biggest challenge right now? |
77 | How do you stay motivated? |
78 | What are your strengths and weaknesses? |
79 | How do you define happiness? |
80 | What are your future goals? |
81 | How do you handle loneliness? |
82 | What is your greatest ambition? |
83 | What is your favorite way to relax? |
84 | How do you approach new opportunities? |
85 | What do you consider your biggest failure? |
86 | What is your favorite thing about yourself? |
87 | How do you express your creativity? |
88 | What is your most memorable dream? |
89 | How do you feel about your appearance? |
90 | What is your favorite season? |
91 | How do you deal with difficult situations? |
92 | What are your beliefs about love? |
93 | What is your biggest passion? |
94 | What do you do to stay healthy? |
95 | What do you want to achieve in the next year? |
96 | How do you handle being alone? |
97 | What is your favorite sport or physical activity? |
98 | How do you stay organized? |
99 | What is your greatest strength? |
100 | How do you want to be remembered? |